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Caduceus
Associated with Hermes in Greek mythology, it represents trade, eloquence and negotiation. It was mistakenly used as a symbol of medicine due to confusion with the Rod of Asclepius.
Trident
Symbol of Poseidon in Greek mythology, it represents power over the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
Thunderbolt
Symbol of Zeus in Greek mythology, it signifies power and authority. Often used to depict sudden enlightenment or an impactful event.
Aegis
In Greek mythology, a protective shield associated with Zeus and Athena, often represented with the head of Gorgon.
Ankh
An ancient Egyptian symbol of life, it represents the concept of eternal life.
Eye of Horus
An ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power and good health.
Swastika
Originally a symbol of auspiciousness and good fortune, it has been used in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
Labrys
A double-headed axe commonly associated with Minoan civilization and regarded as a symbol of female divinity and empowerment.
Cornucopia
A symbol of abundance and nourishment, commonly a large horn-shaped container overflowing with produce, flowers, or nuts.
Yin Yang
A symbol in Chinese philosophy representing the concept of dualism, illustrating how seemingly opposite forces may actually be interconnected.
Awen
A symbol used in modern Druidry, it represents inspiration and divine illumination for poets, writers, and artists.
Pentagram
A five-pointed star often associated with magic, the symbol contains many layers of meaning depending on its orientation and use, especially within Paganism and Wicca.
Vesica Piscis
A symbol made from the intersection of two circles with the same radius, intersecting in such a way that the center of each circle lies on the perimeter of the other.
Uroboros
An ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail, symbolizing infinity or wholeness.
Labyrinth
A complex, intricate network of paths, often symbolizing a journey with a specific purpose or a quest.
Valknut
An ancient Norse symbol consisting of three interlocked triangles, it is associated with the god Odin and represents the afterlife.
Triple Moon
A symbol of the Goddess in Wicca and Neopaganism representing the Maiden, Mother, and Crone as the waxing, full, and waning moon.
Ouroboros
An ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon swallowing its own tail and forming a circle. The Ouroboros signifies the cyclical nature of the universe: creation out of destruction, life out of death.
Phoenix
A mythical bird that symbolizes rebirth and regeneration; famously associated with fire and living for several centuries before rebirthing from ashes.
Djed
An ancient Egyptian symbol resembling a column with a broad base, it represents stability and is thought to depict a djed pillar, a fertility symbol.
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